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Dallas, the third
largest city in Texas and the centre of the state's largest metropolitan area,
the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, is in the north central portion of the state.
This populous city is home to the Dallas Mavericks and you'll regularly be
reminded of the city's mass enthusiasm for the team. A shopper’s paradise,
Dallas has more shopping centres per capita than any other city in the US.

The simplest and most
reliable way to get around Dallas is by car. Gas stations are plentiful and
most sell both regular unleaded and diesel fuel. Highways and many major
arterial roads can become heavily congested during rush hour, which occurs
Monday through Friday, approximately 7:30am-9:00am and 4:30pm-6:00pm. Avoid
driving at these times. Use an electronic mapping service from your smartphone
or computer to check traffic conditions, as these change frequently. Accidents
are common and tend to cause traffic jams on the major highways at random
intervals, so take it easy and allow plenty of time for flights. Don’t try to
cram too much into a day, or else save your rental car for getting out of town,
to explore the countryside, visit a Texas ranch or go camping or hiking.

Dallas, the ninth most
populated city of the United States was made famous by scheming JR Ewing and
drunken Sue Ellen. After watching the popular soap opera, it would be easy to
assume that Dallas is all about expensive lunch business meetings and devious,
hunger greedy oil barons. Yet there is a lot more to the area and many things
to do, so whether you are using it as stop on a road trip or planning to make
it a holiday destination, we have listed some tips to get you started.

The Segway City Tour is a new concept that is taking off
all around the world. Instead of riding around on tour buses, Segway is the
method of transport used. (It’s a stand-up, two-wheel transport involving the
passenger navigating, and mostly used in urban areas). The Segway allows the
guide and group to make their way around the city easily and quicker than
navigating city traffic streams. Sites to see on the Dallas Segway tour include
the Convention centre, JFK memorial plaza, and Victoria Park. This tour will
especially interest anyone with an interest in Dallas architecture styles over
the years.

The Dealey Plaza Museum
looks at the life of a man who captivated theAmericanpublic, JFK. He was also assassinated
in Dallas making the significance of the museum even more surreal. They use
films, photographs and artefacts to display events leading up to the
assassination, then they go further into detail about the investigation after.

The Dallas World
Aquarium is a favourite with families. Various exhibitions are held throughout
the year while the aquarium itself is a 20,000-gallon walk through tunnel. The
emphasis is on natural displays and coral reefs and plants have been included
wherever possible. Opening times are from 9am to 5pm every day.

After the aquarium, continue the theme by heading to
Dallas Zoo. Various animals exist within the zoo including elephants, camels,
and giraffes. Educational programs are also available for children to ensure
they learn about the animal’s behaviours, habitats, and natural
characteristics. Opening times are from 9am to 5pm every day.

The Dallas Arboretumand Botanical Gardens covers 66 acres and includes a
stunning collection of flowers, shrubs, trees, and plants. Throughout the year,
there are also concerts, festivals, and exhibitions held there. Daytime and
evening restaurants are also open should you just want to pop along to taste
some traditional Dallas cuisine.

White Rock Lake is the place
to head to if you are eager to get in touch with nature. It covers more than
1000 acres and includes a variety of activities including hiking and biking
trails, picnic areas, fishing facilities, museum, and a cultural centre. The
lake used to a settling ground for native Indians and in later years, also
provided Dallas with a water supply so its historical significance to the
region is great.

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